App Profile: Focused Work - Pomodoro Timer
Android / Games / Puzzles
Focused Work - Pomodoro Timer
Installs:
Rating:
4.74
Total Reviews:
487
Top Countries:
US, DE, ES
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Reviews: What People Think About Focused Work - Pomodoro Timer
SovereignD
Rating: 5/5
I love this, I use it every day.
There is just one thing. When I am focused and doing the focused things - these infernal reminders to focus that require me to stop focusing to shut them off are no bueno. And there is no easy way to stop them. I turned them off on one of my devices, but struggling to figure out where to do it on the mac desktop. Please make that an optional thing - that someone has to select to use instead of being automatically set up. It's awful. I have ADD and superfocus when I can FINALLY get myself into the zone.. and it actually disrupts my ability to stay in that state.
barryhorowitz123
Rating: 2/5
So I’ll give an honest review. This app is weird. Why do the default settings include a constant ticking sound, in-session popup notifications, and automatic transition between segments only logical for a robot? Is this intended to help a person focus? Customizing the sessions is nearly impossible, and even when you succeed, the app attempts to be persistent about sticking to the original template. I’m often finding that sessions get paused and never restarted, or new segments never start, and I don’t remember doing this myself. Excessive pause during a session, or excessively long break between segments? Those would be good times to alert a user that something is amiss. The concept is simple on its face, I’m not sure why I have yet to find a well made app that matches the ease of a timer with a few thoughtful features. Hoping this one improves on some good foundations, namely the design and the big bold view of the timer on the lock screen. Update: it appears a 10 minute pause notification has been put into the iOS version at least, which I learned because I guess I’ve spent 10 minutes writing this review. Would add 1/2 a star for that. Minus half a star for going back in the app only to find it’s still asking me to review.
SchemeViller
Rating: 4/5
The app is gorgeous, I love the design. & the core functionality is only matched by two other apps that I know of. Creating custom sessions with URL schemes is super neat. The popover timer, too. There’s just a lot to live about this app. However, there are two things that cause it to lose a star.
1. I don’t understand the logic of being able to start a timer on one device but NOT having the option to mirror the timer on another device. I spent way too much time trying to start a timer on my phone & have it mirrored on my Mac, only to find out that the iCloud sync is limited to sessions & notifications. I think the option should be there.
2. The app uses shortcuts for blocking rather than Apple’s built-in screen time API. If I remember correctly, shortcuts was the way to go before developers could access the screen time API, it’s been out for ages now and is far easier to use from a UX perspective. But I’m not a developer, so I can’t speak to how challenging it would be to implement, I’m just sharing something that bothers me, personally.
I’d love to move away from a different app that I’m using, which is equally gorgeous, morris timers, and has a bonus watch app — but lacks the ability to set custom sessions. However, until the timer mirroring issue option is added, I just can’t do it. But, I don’t think that should deter anyone away from using this app, it’s really great & the developer has done a great job. He’s super innovative.
About Focused Work - Pomodoro Timer
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## What People Are Saying
"A simple, but valuable utility for creating timed focus sessions of productivity." - MacStories
"Focused Work helps you stay on track better than ever" - iMore
"Focused Work makes it easy to create and manage Focused Sessions." - 9to5Mac
"A tool that helps overcome that first step." - Knapsack
Focused Work is a powerful timer that helps you focus and be productive.
It's purpose-built for people who want to focus for long periods and struggle with this.
Add structure to your day with "Focus Sessions" that encourage you to complete goals, tasks, and help you divide your time into Focus, Break, and Prepare stages.
Pick from a selection of templates, including a simple timer, Pomodoro - inspired by the Pomodoro Technique, Flowmodoro - inspired by the Flowtime Technique, and other various sessions.
You can also create repeatable sessions specifically tailored to your needs. Add stages, set time limits, and much more.
Ultimately, Focused Work helps you be more accountable by reminding you to focus, reflect, and build healthy productivity habits by completing various daily goals.
**Core Features**
· A simple, powerful timer that keeps you on-task
Choose what to focus on. Start the timer. Get stuff done!
· Curated Basic Sessions to get started
Run a Pomodoro session, Flowmodoro session, or even just a simple timer
· Create Focus Sessions
Tailor them to your needs with a plethora of configurable options
· Reminders
Be reminded to stay focused, when to take breaks, and also to start a focus session!
· Reflection
Track what went well for you during your focus session and what you can improve upon
· Scratch Pad
Jot down thoughts that come to mind during your session and return to them after
· Daily Goals
Completing your daily focus goals earns you a streak and helps you form healthy productivity habits
· Statistics & Charts
Review recent productivity across the past week, month, and year
· Block Distractions
Select apps and websites you want to restrict access to during a session
· In-app Shortcuts Automation
Automatically perform actions as you progress through your session, such as turning on Focus
· Link with Toggl Track
Explore advanced time tracking by linking with Toggl to create time entries, assign projects and tags
· Productivity Export
Export completed sessions in CSV format
**iOS & iPadOS Features**
Focused Work is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with extensive support for each platform;
· Live Activities
Control your session from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island
· Interactive Widgets
Control your session, view daily goals, and start a session from the Home Screen
· Control Center Widgets
Start a session or access the Scratch Pad with Control Widgets
· StandBy
Interact with your session while iPhone is in StandBy
· Spotlight Search
Quick start and interact with sessions from search
· Focus Filters
Filter which sessions can be viewed & started based on the active Focus
· App Shortcuts & Siri
Start and interact with a session via various shortcuts that can also be linked together
· Picture-in-Picture
Show a floating timer above other apps with Picture-in-Picture mode
· Session Alerts on all devices
Start a session on one device and receive update alerts on others with Focused Work installed
· iCloud Syncing
Sync productivity stats & created sessions between devices
· Privacy Focused
Your data is securely stored and managed via iCloud. No account registration.
· And much more
Mac Support, Share Sheet controls, App Icons, Keyboard Shortcuts, VoiceOver, Split View & Slide Over, Low Power Mode, Drag & Drop, Dark Mode, URL Schemes
If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]
Privacy Policy: https://focusedwork.app/privacypolicy/
Terms of Use: https://focusedwork.app/terms/
# Hot This Week
# Apps We Love Right Now
# Big Apps From Small Teams
# New Apps, Features, and Content
## What People Are Saying
"A simple, but valuable utility for creating timed focus sessions of productivity." - MacStories
"Focused Work helps you stay on track better than ever" - iMore
"Focused Work makes it easy to create and manage Focused Sessions." - 9to5Mac
"A tool that helps overcome that first step." - Knapsack
Focused Work is a powerful timer that helps you focus and be productive.
It's purpose-built for people who want to focus for long periods and struggle with this.
Add structure to your day with "Focus Sessions" that encourage you to complete goals, tasks, and help you divide your time into Focus, Break, and Prepare stages.
Pick from a selection of templates, including a simple timer, Pomodoro - inspired by the Pomodoro Technique, Flowmodoro - inspired by the Flowtime Technique, and other various sessions.
You can also create repeatable sessions specifically tailored to your needs. Add stages, set time limits, and much more.
Ultimately, Focused Work helps you be more accountable by reminding you to focus, reflect, and build healthy productivity habits by completing various daily goals.
**Core Features**
· A simple, powerful timer that keeps you on-task
Choose what to focus on. Start the timer. Get stuff done!
· Curated Basic Sessions to get started
Run a Pomodoro session, Flowmodoro session, or even just a simple timer
· Create Focus Sessions
Tailor them to your needs with a plethora of configurable options
· Reminders
Be reminded to stay focused, when to take breaks, and also to start a focus session!
· Reflection
Track what went well for you during your focus session and what you can improve upon
· Scratch Pad
Jot down thoughts that come to mind during your session and return to them after
· Daily Goals
Completing your daily focus goals earns you a streak and helps you form healthy productivity habits
· Statistics & Charts
Review recent productivity across the past week, month, and year
· Block Distractions
Select apps and websites you want to restrict access to during a session
· In-app Shortcuts Automation
Automatically perform actions as you progress through your session, such as turning on Focus
· Link with Toggl Track
Explore advanced time tracking by linking with Toggl to create time entries, assign projects and tags
· Productivity Export
Export completed sessions in CSV format
**iOS & iPadOS Features**
Focused Work is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with extensive support for each platform;
· Live Activities
Control your session from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island
· Interactive Widgets
Control your session, view daily goals, and start a session from the Home Screen
· Control Center Widgets
Start a session or access the Scratch Pad with Control Widgets
· StandBy
Interact with your session while iPhone is in StandBy
· Spotlight Search
Quick start and interact with sessions from search
· Focus Filters
Filter which sessions can be viewed & started based on the active Focus
· App Shortcuts & Siri
Start and interact with a session via various shortcuts that can also be linked together
· Picture-in-Picture
Show a floating timer above other apps with Picture-in-Picture mode
· Session Alerts on all devices
Start a session on one device and receive update alerts on others with Focused Work installed
· iCloud Syncing
Sync productivity stats & created sessions between devices
· Privacy Focused
Your data is securely stored and managed via iCloud. No account registration.
· And much more
Mac Support, Share Sheet controls, App Icons, Keyboard Shortcuts, VoiceOver, Split View & Slide Over, Low Power Mode, Drag & Drop, Dark Mode, URL Schemes
If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]
Privacy Policy: https://focusedwork.app/privacypolicy/
Terms of Use: https://focusedwork.app/terms/
File size: 153737216
Launched countries: USAUCACNFRDEGBITJPKRRUDZAOARATAZBBBYBEBMBRBGCLCOCRHRCZDKDOECEGSVFIGHGRGTHKHUINIDIEILKZKEKWLBLTLUMOMGMYMXNLNZNGNOOMPKPAPEPHPLPTQAROSASGSKSIZAESLKSECHTWTHTNTRUAAEUYUZVEVNBOKHEELVNIPYAFGEIQLYMAMZMMYEBHCYMTRSBJBFCMCGCIJOLAMLSNTZUGZMZW
Minimum OS version: 16.0
Release Date: 1599548400000
Published by Michael Tigas
Website url: https://focusedwork.app
Publisher country:
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